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Symbols of their Countries

A favorite staple of comic books is the "Symbolic Hero of a Nation". Basically THE premiere heroic individual of a given nation, meant to uphold all the greatest qualities/values of their given countries. Usually have military ranks (captain, general, major, etc.) in their titles.

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  • Little seen German Superhero in Marvel Comics.

  • Russia's Answer to Captain America, (in-universe) has also gone by the name "Steel Guardian". Various individuals have gone by this codename.

  • Has also gone by the name "Vindicator". Various individuals have gone by this codename. THE superhero representative for Canada (usually) in Marvel's universe.

  • Probably the closest thing Japan has, in Marvel comics, to it's own "Captain" analogue.

  • Probably the closest thing that qualifies for this list, Marvel-wise, in regards to China.

  • Israel's chief superhero in the Marvel Universe.

  • France's premiere superhero in the Marvel Universe.

  • Been the name of several Saudi superheroes throughout Marvel's long history.

  • Little seen Japanese superhero who was the end result of an attempt to create the Japanese equivalent of Captain America. Briefly joined Big Hero 6. Very briefly.

  • Chinese Super-soldier, and Captain America equivalent for his country at one point. Despite this, he served primarily as the bodyguard for scientist Zhang Chin.

  • Britain's (via-retcon) analogue to Captain America, circa World War 2, before blokes like Captain Britain came along. Key exception being...

  • Britain's first nationally sanctioned superhero in the Marvel Universe, a lineage dating back to World War I. Many have since worn the title and costume of Union Jack.

  • In the Ultimate Marvel Universe, Europe attempted to make their own Super-Soldiers, Captain France is one of those results. Helped the Ultimates beat back at attempted takeover of New York by super-powered terrorists.

  • Itay's representative in the Ultimate Marvel Universe when it tried to replicate the success of the Super-Soldier Serum. Helped in the battle for New York.

  • The representative of Spain. Another one of Europe's attempted super-powered operatives in the Ultimate Marvel Universe.

  • Started out in Archie Comics, had a brief tenure in DC Comics. Predates Captain America by about a year.

  • DC's parody of guys like Captain America

  • One of Russia's Chief superheroes in the DC Universe.

  • aka: Britannia when she's in costume, the symbolic heroine of Flashpoint's Britain. Has yet to appear in post-Flashpoint DC Universe.

  • Uncle Sam, nuff said. Though a living breathing representation of him tends to be used the most by DC Comics.

  • Jack Kirby's attempt to recreate the success of Captain America in the 50's. Later bought by various companies, including Awesome Comics.

  • Obscure hero from the golden age, later revived by Alan Moore and so on.

  • Thrilling Comics superhero later revived by AC Comics and Alan Moore.

  • Main character from a slightly obscure indie comic.

  • Hexagon Comics's French superhero who serves as it's chief protector. A legacy that's been handed down since the days of Napoleon.

    Though in sharp contrast to many on this list, doesn't have superpowers, but was raised (Doc Savage-style) from birth to become this superb, versatile warrior.

  • Not to be confused with the above hero. This seemingly immortal superhero hails from Britain and can now be found banging about in the world of Image Comics.

  • The national symbol of Maoist China, revived in modern times.

  • Poland's take on such characters